2026
Constantine, Savet
42nd District (D)
Towns Represented
New Canaan (p), Ridgefield (p), Wilton
Committees
Finance, Revenue and Bonding (Vice Chair); Education; Energy and Technology
Voting Record
| Year | Vote Name | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
Fair Termination & Teacher Protections
HB 5003
Favorable vote indicates support for teacher protection legislation that included fair termination, workers compensation protections, and more. |
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| 2026 |
Cell Phones in Schools
HB 5035
Favorable vote indicates support for establishing a statewide bell-to-bell ban on cell phones in schools. |
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| 2026 |
Cell Phones in Schools in the Education Committee
HB 5035
Favorable vote indicates support in the Education Committee for establishing a statewide bell-to-bell ban on cell phones in schools. |
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| 2026 |
Cell Phones in Schools in the Education Committee
HB 5149
Favorable vote indicates support in the Education Committee for establishing a statewide bell-to-bell ban on cell phones in schools. |
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| 2026 |
Paid Student Teaching
HB 5216
Favorable vote indicates support in the Education Committee for universal paid student teaching. |
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| 2026 |
Graduate Student Loans in the Finance Committee
SB 85
Favorable vote indicates support in the Finance Committee for the establishment of the CT Supplemental Graduate Student Loan Program for educators and other impacted professions. |
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| 2026 |
2026 Budget
SB 1
Favorable vote indicates support for the 2026 Budget which included nearly $200 million in district relief plus free school breakfast, universal pre-k, and special education grants. |
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| 2026 |
Universal School Breakfast
HB 5214
Favorable vote indicates support in the Education Committee for universal school breakfast and the expansion of free school lunches. |
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| 2026 |
Aspiring Educator Scholarship Expansion
SB 221
Favorable vote indicates support in the Education Committee for expanding eligibility for the Aspiring Educators Scholarship Program. |
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| 2026 |
Student Literacy & Aspiring Educators Scholarship Expansion
SB 220
Favorable vote indicates support for expanding eligibility for the Aspiring Educators Scholarship Program and requiring Dept. of Education guidance on student literacy. |
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| 2026 |
Teacher Certification
HB 5323
Favorable vote indicates support for a necessary extension to address teacher certification regulations in CT. |
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| 2026 |
Physical Education Credit Exemption in the Education Committee
SB 222
Favorable vote indicates opposition in the Education Committee to exempting student-athletes from physical education requirements, which may undermine the value of P.E. and its educators. |
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| 2025 |
Educator Salary Enhancement
SB 1459
Favorable vote indicates support in the Education Committee for establishing a minimum educator salary and providing grants to districts to raise educator pay. |
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| 2025 |
State-Wide Assesments
HB 7011
Favorable vote indicates support in the Education Committee for reducing the frequency of state-wide standardized testing. |
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| 2025 |
Aspiring Educators
SB 1513
Favorable vote indicates support in the Education Committee for expanding aspiring educator scholarships, certification alternative assessments, & more. |
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| 2025 |
2025 Budget
HB 7287
Favorable vote indicates support for increased ECS funding that holds towns harmless, expands special education funding, procedures for book challenges in public and school libraries, & more. However, this bill also temporarily reduces the state's Teachers Retirement Board (TRB) Health Contribution for 1 year. |
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| 2025 |
Special Education
HB 5001
Favorable vote indicates support for expanding special education grants and strengthening special education policies in Connecticut. |
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| 2025 |
Universal Pre-K, Special Education & More
SB 1
Favorable vote indicates support for multiple initiatives, including the establishment of a universal pre-K endowment, special education enhancement grants, outlining IEP support staff, local budget transparency reporting & more. |
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| 2025 |
House Education Priorities Bill
HB 7009
Favorable vote indicates support for multiple initiatives, including required cell phone use policies, a Civics Seal for diplomas, crisis response drill protocols, local budget transparency, & more. |
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| 2025 |
IAQ Enhancement
HB 7288
Favorable vote indicates support for enhancements to programs aimed at improving indoor air quality in schools. |
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| 2025 |
Freedom to Read
HB 7014
Favorable vote indicates support in the Education Committee for requiring procedures for book challenges in school libraries. |
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| 2025 |
Teacher Recruitment & Retention
HB 7168
Favorable vote indicates support in the Education Committee for enhancing scholarships and tuition assistance programs for aspiring educators. |
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| 2025 |
Civics Seal
HB 7009
Favorable vote indicates support in the Education Committee for the development of a Civics Seal for diplomas. |

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